Free Counselling through Macmillan

Macmillan are offering those who are living with cancer and struggling emotionally the opportunity to access up to 4 free remotely-delivered counselling sessions, thanks to their partnership with Bupa.

Calls will be led by qualified therapists who can help you understand, manage and overcome the difficult feelings you may have. Information around eligibility criteria can be found here.

Those who look to access this service will need to complete a Wellbeing Assessment with the Bupa Support Team, which takes around 50 minutes and will ultimately result in either access to a programme of up to 4 counselling sessions, referral for a one-off session or signposting to your GP.

To refer and book your Wellbeing Assessment, use the online referral form or call 0808 808 000.

Screening Services

Our screening services webpage focuses in on a range of services hosted from within Gateshead Health, providing you with a point of contact and a better understanding of what these services are there for.

Included on the webapge is more information on our breast screening service. Here, you’ll learn how being breast aware is the most effective way to keep yourself safe; find out why screening is the best way to identify cancer early and understand when you can expect to be invited to regular appointments.

Also available here is signposting – whether to our breast screening unit who can be reached via phone to provide you with more information on screening itself, CoppaFeel for more on breast cancer awareness or Breast Cancer Now who focus more on support.